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Your guide to where to stay, eat and the must-see highlights. Tourists flock to this Indonesian island for many reasons: the stunning green rice paddies; ancient temples; warm waters and endless beaches.

The best times to visit

The best times to visit

Being so close to the equator means Bali is warm year-round, but it has two distinct seasons. So when is the best time to go?

    The best places to stay

    The best places to stay

    Whatever your budget, Bali's best stays can offer immersion in local culture, cuisine, architecture and aesthetic.

      Where to eat and drink

      Where to eat and drink

      The multicultural traveller scene has heavily influenced its food output, and diners on the Island of the Gods can travel the world via the menu.

        The must-do highlights in three days

        The must-do highlights in three days

        Time-poor travellers will be surprised by just how much of Bali they can see three days.

          Boats at the pier, Menjangan Island.

          Ten beautiful places you can escape the crowds

          Bali is on track to have its busiest tourism year on record, but 70 per cent of visitors flock to the hot spots of Canggu, Seminyak, Uluwatu and Nusa Dua.

            20 things that will surprise first-time visitors

            20 things that will surprise first-time visitors

            Beyond Kuta there is plenty that will surprise, and delight.

              Next-level glamping: K Club’s Sensual Infinity Pool Tent Suite.

              Six of the best adults-only resorts

              Hear that? It’s the sound of sweet, unadulterated silence... Bali is especially good value for families-at-full-decibel, but it offers exclusivity for adults, too.

                Bali’s top wellness retreats

                Bali’s top wellness retreats

                After the pandemic Bali has become entrenched as a destination focused on the importance of self-care.

                  Six underrated attractions most visitors miss

                  Six underrated attractions most visitors miss

                  From island-hopping and manta spotting to getting muddy in a rice paddy, here are six Bali experiences that fly under the radar.

                    The Waterbom park is an iconic local attraction, and actually worth a visit.

                    An expert expat’s tips for Canggu

                    A local iconic attraction actually worth visiting, a rainforest eco lodge, Indonesia’s first natural wine bar, and more.

                      Bali’s vibe has shifted from backpacker party island to wellness hub.

                      Don’t be a bogan: 11 ways to be a better tourist in Bali

                      As the holiday island shifts away from its reputation as a cheap backpacker haven, here are some ways you can do good while having a good time.

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                        Opinion

                        Ten things we will never understand about Bali

                        It’s one of our most popular destinations, but there are still things about Bali that make us wonder if we really get what it’s all about.

                          Pasar Badung market.
                          Opinion

                          Denpasar: The town every Australian knows, but few ever actually visit

                          No one would ever mistake Bali’s capital for a pretty town, but it offers its own unexpected charms.

                            Koji pudding at Lovacore NXT, Ubud.

                            The 20 bucket-list restaurants you must try in Bali

                            Who needs a Michelin guide? There are plenty of star-worthy places in Bali that don’t need approval from France.

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